Unveiling the Porsche 935 Moby X: A Cutting-Edge Electric Marvel

Electric BEAST - On multiple occasions, renowned YouTuber Magnus Walker has openly professed his admiration for vintage sports cars, particularly the Porsche 911. His YouTube channel has showcased various modifications inspired by the timeless models of this iconic German brand.

Recently, Bisimoto Engineering has presented a high-performance Porsche 935 Moby X electric-powered sports car as a homage to the famous Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick" longtail racer. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

For Magnus, the Porsche 911 epitomizes the allure of classic cars with an everlasting aesthetic. Regardless of the modification type, Magnus approaches each project car with unwavering enthusiasm. In his recent video titled Electric Outlaw - Porsche 935 Moby X, he introduces the electric-powered Porsche 935, a creation by Bisimoto Engineering, specialists in engine tuning and performance, along with Canadian designer Errolson Hugh of ACRNM fame, or Sky and Color are involved.

The Porsche 935 Moby X has a front end resembles the sleek appearance of the 1982 Porsche 911T slantnose, featuring a bumper kit, add-on lips, and a horizontally positioned engine hood with an air scoop. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

This robust vehicle is based on a 1977 Porsche 911T, incorporating design elements from the latest generation of the Porsche 911. The modification process commenced with the integration of a custom fiberglass 935 body onto the vintage Porsche's chassis, and also as a homage to the famous Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick" longtail racer.

The Porsche 935 Moby X is based on a 1977 Porsche 911T, incorporating design elements from the latest generation of the Porsche 911. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

The material selection aimed to achieve weight reduction, ensuring the car remains agile during maneuvers and high-speed driving. The modified exterior boasts remarkable visual features. The front end resembles the sleek appearance of the 1982 Porsche 911T slantnose, featuring a bumper kit, add-on lips, and a horizontally positioned engine hood with an air scoop.

Moving to the left side, Bisimoto added Y Spoke-style alloy wheels with a polished finish, complemented by Toyo Tires. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

Moving to the left side, Bisimoto added Y Spoke-style alloy wheels with a polished finish, complemented by Toyo Tires. Despite the predominantly black color scheme, the side livery graphics combine shades of ash and white, creating a striking and minimalist impression.

Despite the predominantly black color scheme, the side livery graphics combine shades of ash and white, creating a striking and minimalist impression. (Picture from: NMAA)

According to Bisimoto Engineering, this latest project marks an experimental endeavor toward introducing a range of electric vehicle conversion kits and aftermarket components in the future. As explained by Bisi Ezerioha, the owner of the auto-tuner workshop, following the precise installation of the body, the next step involves a single electric powertrain device capable of reaching an astonishing 18,500 rpm.

In terms of performance, this custom Porsche from Las Vegas can achieve a top speed of 88 mph, generating an impressive power output of 640 hp and a torque of 701 lb-ft (950 Nm). Notably, during the latest test, the wide-body Porsche 935 covered a distance of 160 miles with a full load.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BISIMOTO | AUTOEVOLUTION | ROBBREPORT | NMAA | DESIGNBOOM ]

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Remarkable Metamorphosis of the Porsche 911 into the electric Porsche 935 K3V

Electric BEAST - The trend of electric vehicle modifications is rapidly growing, and one of the key players in this field is the tuner Bisimoto Engineering, which has transformed the Porsche 911 into a high-performance Porsche 935 K3V Custom electric-powered car.  

Recently, Bisimoto Engineering has transformed the classic Porsche 911 into a high-performance Porsche 935 K3V Custom electric sports car. (Picture from: GridOto)

Bisimoto has established itself as a renowned specialist in modifying powerful electric vehicles, and now they are entering a new phase with one of their coolest projects, the modified Porsche 935, crafted at the Bisimoto workshop.

Because it already uses an electric motor, Bisimoto named it the Porsche 935 K3V. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

However, this time Bisi sought a more challenging endeavor, which led him to choose a classic Porsche 911 as the base for his modification. He then outfitted it with the same body panels as the victorious Le Mans race car, the 935 K3. So, although it may resemble a Porsche 935, it is not an authentic one.

Several adjustments were also made by Bisimoto so that the Porsche 935 K3V is safe for use on the road. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

Moreover, the Porsche 935 is exclusively powered by an electric motor. The electric motor utilized is a three-phase electric motor that draws energy from small front and rear batteries with a combined capacity of 32 kWh. The electric motor employed is a specially engineered three-phase electric motor produced by EV West, one of the preferred electric motor and aftermarket battery manufacturers among tuners in America.

The interior tends to be minimalist, typical of a race car. to monitor the electrical work of the motor and its battery, Bisimoto uses an instrument screen made by AEM. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

This bespoke electric motor is designed for high-performance, capable of delivering an equivalent power output of 636 hp. In addition to the electric motor, EV West has also designed custom batteries placed in the front trunk and rear engine bay. Both batteries provide a total output of 32 kWh. To control and monitor the electric motor's operation, Bisi utilizes a custom-made instrument screen by AEM, specifically designed for high-performance electric vehicles.

In this electric sports car, Bisimoto still maintains the race car style appearance of the Porsche 935 K3. (Picture from: CintaMobil)

Another aspect that sets this Porsche 935 apart is its distinct exterior appearance. Bisimoto has made several adjustments to ensure the classic electric Porsche meets street legal requirements and can be safely driven on public roads. Various modifications, such as suspension modifications, interior enhancements, and exterior refinements, have been made to make it suitable for daily use.

As we can see, the design of this car comes from the creative minds at Andy Blackmore Designs, with some modifications including the installation of aerodynamic and forged wheels at the rear, manufactured by Brixton Forged.

The carbon fiber body kit receives a unique finishing touch with bright pink accents and a distinctive gray paint scheme, complementing the overall design of the car. Unfortunately, there is no information available yet regarding whether Bisimoto plans to make this latest creation available to the public.😢 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BISIMOTO ]

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The lost and forgotten 4-seater version of Porsche 911

Forgotten ONES - Now We would be discussed about a unique 4-seater classic coupe made by the German automotive manufacturer, Porsche. Maybe you will immediately guess that it is a Porsche Panamera, that we all know its existence today possbly has not received as much attention as the Porsche Taycan EV, even so the Porsche Panamera series remains one of the most exciting Porsche models ever, and even its sales surpassing of the 911. No, it is not about the Panamera.

The Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes was built for William J. Dick Jr, co-owner of a Texas-based Porsche distributor, and first appeared in green with the iconic Porsche 'FUCHS' alloy wheels. (Picture from: Monochrome-Watches)

As we are about to find out, the Panamera wasn’t the first four-door coupe-styled car that carried the brand’s emblem. Well, previously there’s an obscure 1968 Custom-built 4-seater version of Porsche 911 originally intended as a Christmas present you might have never heard of before. Although at the same time during the 1960s, the Stuttgart-based automaker once tried to make a number of four-seater concepts based on the 911 and the 928, for instance. But never made it to the road. Apart from one, although not officially built by Porsche featured with 2+2 seater layout, this weirdly obscure one-off also has 4-doors.

It turned out that William J. Dick Jr.'s wife was not hugely fond with the color and the wheels of the Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes, so it was resprayed into a Porsche shade of red and the iconic wheels were rightfully refitted. (Picture from: CarThrottle)

As quoted of Monochrome-Watches, it was built in 1968 and is known as the Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes, and it is known as equal parts weird and wonderful at the same time. It was the idea of William J. Dick Jr, co-owner of a Texas-based Porsche distributor. According to him, he had asked the Stuttgart-based automaker repeatedly to build him a 4-seater 911 but they never did. Then he decided to have one to be a Christmas present for his wife, and built by commissioning to Troutman & Barnes, a custom car shop in Culver City, California.

The Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes was built on an original 911 chassis and components, with the back doors open up backwards (seems to have deliberately adopted a suicide door style). (Picture from: CarThrottle)

So this one-off 911 is not an official product from Porsche but it was built on an original Porsche 911S chassis, and also its parts as much as possible and the result was odd, really. After carefully deciding where to hack it up, 21 extra inches were inserted. Two more doors were installed, the roofline geometry was rearranged, a second row of seats was built by Porsche upon special request, and a walnut wood trim was installed.

The Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes got carefully hacks it up, 21 extra inches were inserted with 2 more doors were installed, the roofline geometry was rearranged, plus a second row of seats. (Picture from: CarThrottle)

Oddly enough, the back doors open up backwards (seems to have deliberately adopted a suicide door style) in order to keep the original handles without having to alter too much. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 2.0 liter flat 6 producing around 160 horsepower paired with a sportomatic 4-speed select shift automatic transmission. For all those conversions allegedly cost him more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at the time. 

For all those conversions allegedly cost him more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at the time. . (Picture from: Monochrome-Watches)

After completion the car was green and had the iconic Porsche 'FUCHS' alloy wheels, though the decision was made to replace that set with a more minimalistic set of steel wheels with hubcaps, as these were deemed more fitting on a saloon car. And when it was handed over, it turned out that William J. Dick Jr.'s wife was not hugely fond with the color and the wheels that were installed on the car, so it was resprayed a Porsche shade of red and the iconic wheels were rightfully refitted.

The Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes's interior covered in a shade of orange-brown genuine leather, and also features a good deal of walnut paneling. (Picture from: CarThrottle)

Turn out, the story of Porsche's 4-seaters doesn't end there, as others have emerged prior to the Cayenne and Panamera. For example, in 1969 the Stuttgart-based manufacturer explored the design of real 4-seater version of 911 through Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina which became known as the Porsche 911 B17 though this never reached into production.

The Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0 liter flat 6 producing around 160 horsepower paired with a sportomatic 4-speed select shift automatic transmission. (Picture from: HotCars)

It continued in 1989 the Stuttgart-based automaker built the Porsche 989 Concept, which looks nothing more than another stretched 911 with more room in the back. The development of the Porsche 989 continued in 1991, this time with the involvement of the legendary automotive design studio ItalDesign by developing the Porsche 932 Panamera II Study.

The Porsche 911 B17 prototype was the real 4-seats sports car built by the Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina for Porsche in 1969 though this never reached into production. (Picture from: en.Scuderia)

In essence, this was nothing more than a restyled concept from ItalDesign, which previously was badged as the Seat Proto TL. It was never shown to the public and resides in the archives of Porsche in Stuttgart. Very little images can be found of this four-seater design study. All in all, it would be another two decades before Porsche would build its first four-seater production car, the Cayenne, with the Panamera following a few years later.

Finally in 2019, the Porsche Taycan EV completed the line-up of Porsches with more than two seaters. Thus it seems this quirky, Porsche 911 Troutman & Barnes custom sports sedan of 1968 had successfully started one that was never thought possible before, although its whereabouts are unknown to date (while in the video above it is not stated the location where the car exhibited). Does anyone know where the car is? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MONOCHROME-WATCHES | CARTHROTTLE | ROADANDTRACK | EN.SCUDERIA | HOTCARS ]

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One-off Porsche custom sports car with a typical 1970s wedge designs

Unique ONES - Indeed, the 1970s was known as an era full of colors and creations. For the automotive world at that time it was famous for its wedge-design which was described as the future-represented shapes so that it adorned many cars born in that era. And related to this 1970s car model, at first, We were amazed because We had never known or seen it before. Then We searched the internet and finally found out what model this car was. Have You seen this before? And We bet, you've never seen it before.

This 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S known as one-and-the-only road-legal super coupe built based on an ex-racing Porsche 910 for Jack Zimmer with the help of Charles Pelly and Dick Troutman? (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

This is 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S, one-and-the-only road-legal super coupe built based on an ex-racing Porsche 910 for Jack Zimmer with the help of Charles Pelly and Dick Troutman. The story begins when Jack Zimmer is an automotive enthusiast who has a dream to build the world's most exotic mid-engined super-coupe based on the high revving Porsche machines.

This race-tired Porsche 910 of 1967, ex-hill climb and endurance racer was used as a donor for the 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S. (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

In short, Jack Zimmer purchased a race-tired Porsche 910 of 1967, ex-hill climb and endurance racer in 1972, with the idea of overhauling and updating it for club racing in the USA. However, a change in the racing rules in 1973 put the 910 in the next higher class making it look very long in tooth, so Zimmer then decided to use it as the base for a street racer. 

The 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S featured with a typical 1970s wedge designs, maintained with the use of the 914’s mechanisms to lift and lower disappearing headlamps. (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

Furthermore the task of redesigning the Jack Zimmer's future dream car was handed over to Charles Pelly, a California's famous School of Industrial Design graduated, and also talented car designer, then proprietor of The Designworks in California. At that time, Zimmer and Pelly started making some initial sketches of what they thought the ultimate Porsche street machine should look like.

In profile the Zimmer Porsche 910S most resembled its Pininfarina inspiration, although with the convenience of side-opening doors. (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

Until finally they also had time to make several quarter-scale clay models and half a dozen fist fights which were later they approved as the final form of the car design. After that a full-scale wooden mock-up was delivered to Dick Troutman in Culver City, whose previously had many notable credential works included a four-door Porsche 911, the Peter Brock Hino Samurai and the Lance Reventlow Scarabs.

The 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S initially powered by a rear mid-mounted Porsche 2.0/2.2 liter boxer 6/8-cyl engine, but was later apparently changed for a larger 6-cyl 2.7-liter engine. (Picture from: UniqueCarsAndParts)

The car designed and built with a sleek aerodynamic aluminium bodywork intended to be a prototype for a road car, and initially powered by a rear mid-mounted Porsche 2.0/2.2 liter boxer 6/8-cyl engine, but was later apparently changed for a larger 6-cyl 2.7-liter engine? It seem, the three of them (Zimmer, Pelly and Troutman) made the body so it can be adopted to any of the 1965 to1968 Porsche factory prototype racers such as the 906, 910 and 907.

The interior of the 1975 Zimmer Porsche 910S is covered in tartan cloth on the seats and doors, the rest in black genuine leather. (Picture from: UniqueCarsAndParts)

It tooks almost three years in building, then the reborn car was completed in 1975, and was very popular with the auto shows (although when it was first exhibited it was still a rolling model). As You can see, the Zimmer Porsche 910S had unrivalling design and engineering by anything on the market, including any Italian supercar exotica then. And unlike many show-but-not-go cars, the 910S was a functional two-seater which claimed with a top speed of 300 kph on the streets.

The suspension components and running gear were all restored or, in most cases, replaced with new parts purchased from the Porsche factory racing division. (Picture from: UniqueCarsAndParts)

So no wonder at the time Zimmer also claimed the 910S rode better than his Porsche Turbo Carrera, was also much quicker and, although indeed, nicely noisier. The whine of its cams at 8,500 rpm screaming just behind your head somehow sounded better (well, at least to the ears of the fortunate few that got to drive one) than the less busy swoosh/whoosh of the Porsche Turbo.

Jack Zimmer (right), Charles Pelly (center) and Dick Troutman (left) posed along with their creation of the Zimmer Porsche 910S. (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

The most significant modification was to use a 2.8-litre engine. Zimmer said, "After we had run it with the original rebuilt two-liter we found that the increased weight of converting from a race car to a street machine was just too much for two litres. So we got us a new 2.8 version, rated at more than 205 kW, and the car now performs very smoothly."

In its day the 910S was a stunningly handsome sports car that outpaced all other contemporary efforts to create advanced two-seater designs in America. (Picture from: CollierAutoMedia)

The car was in great demand for various auto shows, but Zimmer decided not too much of a hassle to transport it and protected it from the minor vandalism that is, which is (unfortunately) prevalent at most auto shows. Fortunately, Charles Pelly did show it once in California and it won the 1975 California Design Excellence Award of the Year. After that there was no information regarding its current whereabouts. Anyone knows? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CHUCKPELLY | UNIQUECARSANDPARTS | COLLIERAUTOMEDIA | 4LEGEND | CLASSICANDRECREATIONSPORTSCARS ]

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Another Porsche's dream all-electric supercar come to set a new world's record

New BEAST - At present the development of electric vehicles in the world seems to be increasing rapidly, and is increasingly encouraging the perpetrators to always be updated with the latest electric vehicles. Now it's the turn of the German manufacturer Porsche to show what it calls an all-new electric supercar following its predecessors to show off what it had on the renowned Nürburgring racing circuit.

Porsche Mission X is an all-new electric supercar concept aimed straight at the Nürburgring. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

It was done in order to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the first car under the Porsche name, the German company is showing the world a futuristic all-electric vehicle concept called the Porsche Mission X bearing a title of supercar with an aggressive look was inspired by the Porsche Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder, which is predicted as a vehicle to realize the company's vision of the fastest road-legal vehicle on the Nürburgring's famous Nordschleife loop. Currently the production-car record is held by Mercedes-Benz, with the Mercedes-Benz AMG One running a 6:35.18 lap time set in 2022.

The Porsche Mission X bearing a title of supercar with an aggressive look was inspired by the Porsche Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

For your info, on June 8, 1948, the first car under the company emblem named Porsche 356 officially got a roadworthy permit to drive on Austrian roads. Amazingly at the same time, it also raced in Innsbruck and won. So, to comemmorate this achievement, the German auto brand created a concept that is nothing from this first vehicle, but aims to attract a lot of attention in the world of motorsport.

The Porsche Misson X featured with a glass dome sits above the two-seat cabin, supported by carbon fiber reinforced plastic. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

The Porsche Mission X is a car made for two and nothing else, not even a grocery bag fits in the back of the seat. The glass in the doors goes up to the ceiling and creates a sort of dome, with a carbon fiber structure to keep things solid and strong at high speeds. Their appearance inspiration came from the Porsche 917, while the vertical headlights were born there on the 906 and 908 (all three for track).

The Porsche Misson X has the open-top steering wheel features mode switches and shift paddles—presumably for some sort of regenerative brake control. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

Because the concept is designed for racing, the seat belts are of the six-point type, while the steering wheel is made without a hitch at the top like one in a Formula 1 racing car. Porsche doesn't go into detail about the battery, but guarantees its electricity. the system is built on a 900 volt architecture and this allows for twice as fast recharging of the current Taycan Turbo S.

The Porsche Misson X is built on a 900 volt architecture and this allows for twice as fast recharging of the current Taycan Turbo S. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

Another focus on racing is the "multiple camera" system, which focuses on recording the driver's performance, but here we can already call it a pilot. Finally, we know that the battery pack is located behind the seat, as the brand does with its built-for-racing cars, where the engine is centered in the center of the vehicle.

The Porsche Misson X is the spectacular reinterpretation of a modern supercar, with Le Mans-style doors, outstanding aerodynamics and a powerful and efficient electric drive. (Picture from: RoadAndTrack)

As stated by the Stuttgart-based manufacturer that at Porsche, innovative concept cars have always set the course for the future. Their latest concept car continues this tradition called the Mission X is the spectacular reinterpretation of a modern supercar, with Le Mans-style doors, outstanding aerodynamics and a powerful and efficient electric drive.

Unfortunately, so far Porsche hasn't revealed whether the Mission X would be realized into production version, but has listed a few goals when it does, one of which is setting up an experience for this concept to be the fastest car built for the road and focusing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with downforce found only in the 911 GT3 RS. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | TECHCRUNCH | CARANDDRIVER | ROADANDTRACK ]

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Why this Eagle of the 1970s won't go out the Alfa's plant?

ONE-OFF - In the mid-1970s, in response to new road safety regulations in the United States, the famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina prepared a new model with a simple Spider concept based on the Alfa Romeo Alfetta Spider platform.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle by Pininfarina has wedge-shaped body was designed by Pininfarina's Chief of Styling, Aldo Brovarone. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

However, the Alfa Romeo Duetto model, which has a 'soap box' styling was harassed by the automotive community, before being made more modern. In 1975, Pininfarina updated the popular two-seater Alfa Romeo Spider design, incorporating a more modern styling and the latest safety features.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle concept by Pininfarina debuted at the 1975 Turin Motor Show. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)

Due to safety concerns with the convertible (resulting from the introduction of the roll-hoops system pioneered by the 1967 Porsche 911 Targa) the sleek Pininfarina design adopted safety bars starting at the front of the car, to strengthen lateral forces.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle interior diverged strongly from the contemporary Alfa style, with soft matte plastic dashboard finishes, a mono-spoke steering wheel and fully digital instrumentation. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

This car concept introduced at the 1975 Turin Motor Show, this finished Alfa Romeo Eagle by Pininfarina has wedge-shaped body was designed by Pininfarina's Chief of Styling, Aldo Brovarone, who drew inspiration from the sports prototype cars of the time and the Alfa Romeo 33/TT/12 in particular and during its development was supervised by Brovarone himself who had previously developed the famous Ferrari 365 GTC/4.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle concept by Pininfarina's body was characterized by a prominent rearward-inclined or swept-back roll-over bar. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

While the body was characterized by a prominent rearward-inclined or swept-back roll-over bar. The interior diverged strongly from the contemporary Alfa style, with soft matte plastic dashboard finishes, a mono-spoke steering wheel and fully digital instrumentation.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle concept by Pininfarina while sat on display at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Milan. (Picture from: OtoBlitz)

It powered by a 91.0 kW (122 hp) 4-cylinder Twin Cam engine in standard GT tune, good aerodynamics and weighing just 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lbs), the Alfa Romeo Eagle was rated at a maximum speed of 198 kph (123 mph) while returning significantly better consumption than the model from which it was derived.

The Alfa Romeo Eagle concept by Pininfarina posed along with its predecessor (far background) Alfa Romeo Alfetta Spider. (Picture from: ClassicDriver)

Unfortunately, the Alfa Romeo Eagle didn't moved the concept stage, as with Pininfarina’s earlier Spider proposal, the Eagle did not go into production. Alfa Romeo's management instead opted to refresh the style of the Duetto.

But the beauty of Brovarone's creation cannot be easily forgotten, and today it may stand proudly at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Milan beside many Alfa Romeo cars that were popular throughout world. Eagle by Aldo Brovarone. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MUSEOALFAROMEO | CARROZZIERI-ITALIANI | CLASSICDRIVER ]

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